Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Jabez

Affiction.

  1. A descendant of Judah, of whom it is recorded that "God granted him that which he requested" (1 Chr. 4:9, 10).
  2. A place inhabited by several families of the scribes (1 Chr. 2:55).

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